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Other Side of the Myth
Medusa Tells All: Beauty Missing, Hair Hissing
OF COURSE you think I was disrespectful and incredibly vain, that I deserved to be turned into a monster. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you …
32 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2014
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Rebecca Fjelland Davis
15 books31 followersRebecca Fjelland Davis is a novelist and children's book author who lives in Minnesota. She is currently an instructor at South Central College in Mankato, where she teaches Composition, Literature and Film, and Humanities.
Becky grew up on a farm outside of Huxley, Iowa. She graduated from Waldorf College, from St. Cloud State University, and received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
She currently lives in the country near Mankato with her husband and Newfoundland dog Freya. Besides writing and teaching, Becky rides her bike a few thousand miles a year, has bonfires with her friends, feeds the birds, and walks Freya on the prairie and in the woods.
She also hauls students on grand adventures, to places like South Africa or art museums in Minneapolis.
Becky grew up on a farm outside of Huxley, Iowa. She graduated from Waldorf College, from St. Cloud State University, and received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
She currently lives in the country near Mankato with her husband and Newfoundland dog Freya. Besides writing and teaching, Becky rides her bike a few thousand miles a year, has bonfires with her friends, feeds the birds, and walks Freya on the prairie and in the woods.
She also hauls students on grand adventures, to places like South Africa or art museums in Minneapolis.
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July 5, 2017
A retelling of the story of Medusa and Perseus from Medusa's point of view.
The book starts by summarizing the original tale for those readers who might not be familiar. Then, Medusa tells "the real story." Athena is a bully whose jealous of Medusa's beauty, especially when Poseidon notices her. "I guess it's dangerous to be more beautiful than a goddess."
Bibliography of additional resources are in the back. Enrichment ideas are also in the back: If Athena told the story, how would it change? What about Poseidon?
Is everything really all Athena's fault as Medusa claims?
The book starts by summarizing the original tale for those readers who might not be familiar. Then, Medusa tells "the real story." Athena is a bully whose jealous of Medusa's beauty, especially when Poseidon notices her. "I guess it's dangerous to be more beautiful than a goddess."
Bibliography of additional resources are in the back. Enrichment ideas are also in the back: If Athena told the story, how would it change? What about Poseidon?
Is everything really all Athena's fault as Medusa claims?
October 8, 2021
i really truly wish that more of this series would be available in KU ... hoping other little ones will have that other service. but i don't. a big kid at heart ... love making sure that all folks who love to read ... have the books they so desire and wish for ... i mean who doesn't love to read?? i feel for them if they don't. find that interest and get to reading ... learning what you love. so fun. great book. please check it out. so so good.
November 23, 2025
she is just misunderstood!
I like this book, the so called villains we know in mythology finally have their own voice and explained their side of the story.
This book is highly recommended for young readers :) aside from the nice illustrations, I find the narrative simple, easy to understand and witty
I like this book, the so called villains we know in mythology finally have their own voice and explained their side of the story.
This book is highly recommended for young readers :) aside from the nice illustrations, I find the narrative simple, easy to understand and witty
July 23, 2019
This really cute book tells the story of Medusa from her perspective. It teaches kids about Greek Mythology and how to look at a story from someone else’s perspective. It also has a glossary and the pictures are really cute.
March 20, 2024
In this Myth from the Other Side Medusa provides a little more to her story. The information Medusa provides doesn't really put her in a better light or position. I think her ending of the story shows her true colors.
November 24, 2025
I like this book, the so called villains we know in mythology finally have their own voice and explained their side of the story.
This book is highly recommended for young readers :) aside from the nice illustrations, I find the narrative simple, easy to understand and witty!
This book is highly recommended for young readers :) aside from the nice illustrations, I find the narrative simple, easy to understand and witty!
March 26, 2019
Enjoyed the storytelling of Medusa's side and the artwork.
November 16, 2019
Good book for kids
Enjoyable rendition of a great Greek myth, made interesting and light hearted. Suitable for 4+ age groups. Thanks for this.
Enjoyable rendition of a great Greek myth, made interesting and light hearted. Suitable for 4+ age groups. Thanks for this.
February 7, 2022
Very entertaining.
February 10, 2016
The reading level of this title is perfect for early chapter book readers, once you are familiar with the Greek terminology and names. The text is in large type and not too lengthy, and the illustrations are colorful and dynamic. A good choice for kids who aren't quite ready for the Goddess Girls series.
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June 16, 2017Wrote it. Better not review it. I LOVED writing this book. I love reading it aloud. I love mythology. If you want me to come do a mythology presentation to a school group, email me through my website.
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